Ralph Letner wasn't even supposed to be working late Sunday night, but the pizza delivery man stayed late when the store got busy.

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His deliveries then took him to Ringgold Trailer Park and to a developing emergency: A home on fire.

"I asked the lady if there was anyone inside the house," Letner said. "She said there was a man inside trying to put his fire out because he didn't want to leave that house."

Letner ran inside and shut down the breaker, but the homeowner, Jesse Decker, said he still didn't want to leave.

"So I got down on my hands and knees because the smoke was everywhere," Letner said. "Made my way back into his kitchen and got him to go out his front door."

Firefighters said an electrical problem caused the fire. Decker said his home was saved and no one was seriously hurt, all thanks to Letner's actions.

"I got a beautiful wife and two kids at home, so I've got to make sure I keep myself safe for them," Letner said. "But my parents raised me to make sure that if there is something in need, you have to help someone, put your life on the line."